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Chad Mansley

Chad Mansley (born 13 November 1980) is an Australian retired soccer player who played as a forward.

Chad Mansley
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-11-13) November 13, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Newcastle Breakers 1 (0)
2000–2001 Leyton Orient 1 (0)
2001 Newcastle United 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Mansley played junior soccer for Newcastle teams Cardiiff, Dudleigh and Adamstown.[1]

Mansley made his debut for the Newcastle Breakers in November 1999 as a late substitute against Adelaide Force.[2][3]

In mid-2000, Mansley trialled with Watford, playing five matches during the club's preseason. In September 2000, Mansley joined Watford on a three-month contract after protracted negotiations between Newcastle Breakers and Watford. The Breakers had initially requested a A$300,000 transfer fee. He played six times for the reserve team before being told by the manager Graham Taylor that he was not required, leaving in November 2000.[4][5][6][7][8]

He joined Leyton Orient on a free transfer in December 2000, making one league appearance as a substitute.[9][10] Mansley chose to return despite reportedly being offered a contract by Leyton Orient.[11][12]

On his return from England in early 2001, Mansley signed with Newcastle United.[13] Ahead of the 2001–02 National Soccer League season, Mansley was sent out on loan to Central Coast Coasties.[14]

Playing for Highfields Azzurri, Mansley scored the winning golden goal in the 2002 Northern New South Wales State League grand final.[15]

In early 2004, Mansley transferred to Weston Bears. The Bears won the 2004 Northern New South Wales State League premiership but were beaten grand finalists.[16][17]

International career

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Mansley toured three times with the Australian Schoolboys team between 1997 and 1999.[18]

Honours

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Highfields Azzurri

Weston Bears

  • Northern New South Wales State League Premiership: 2004[16]

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Chad Mansley - Two goals for Aussies at Man Utd confirms youngster's potential". Inside Soccer. p. 5. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Ref feels the full Force of an angry Matic". Inside Soccer. 23 November 1999. p. 13. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. ^ Gardiner, James (24 November 1999). "Push for stardom - Schoolboy ace enjoys month to remember". Central Coast Herald. p. 89. ProQuest 364951161. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. ^ Goffet, Neil (14 September 2000). "Mansley off to Watford". Newcastle Herald. p. 68. ProQuest 364796769. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Mansley to continue quest". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020.
  6. ^ Gardiner, James (26 August 2000). "Mansley at centre of power struggle". Newcastle Herald. p. 118. ProQuest 364581040. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  7. ^ Gardiner, James (24 January 2001). "Chad chases NSL shot after Watford setback". Central Coast Herald. p. 71.
  8. ^ "War of words as club squabble over Lambu". Evening Standard. 28 November 2000. p. 89. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  9. ^ "This week's transfers". The Guardian. 9 December 2000. p. 38. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Chad Mansley". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Unbeaten Wolves march through to semis". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 January 2001. p. 46. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  12. ^ a b Valentine, Renee (4 September 2004). "Mansley aims to follow father's path to victory". Newcastle Herald. p. 89. ProQuest 364976949. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  13. ^ Roach, Stewart (9 February 2001). "Mansley's return from England heralds youth uprising". Newcastle Herald. p. 62. ProQuest 364715114. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  14. ^ Valentine, Renee (5 September 2005). "Mansley on mission to prove United wrong". Newcastle Herald. ProQuest 364521629. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  15. ^ Valentine, Renee (2 September 2002). "Eagles fall at final hurdle Azzurri on a high after golden goal". Newcastle Herald. pp. 3e. ProQuest 364665852. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  16. ^ a b Valentine, Renee (16 August 2004). "Bears end drought to claim top honours". Newcastle Herald. p. 35. ProQuest 364951921. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  17. ^ "Last-minute call-up makes grand final winner of stand-in goalkeeper". Newcastle Herald. 6 September 2004. p. 36. ProQuest 364924476. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  18. ^ Gardiner, James (15 September 1999). "Rising star's sights fixed on the big league". Newcastle Herald. p. 91. ProQuest 364825745. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  19. ^ "Australian Sports Medal entry for Chad Mansley". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 30 August 2000. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Playing in National Soccer League, represented Aust. 2 times in overseas tours
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